
139. The Princes in the Tower Part 2
Summary, books mentioned, source context, and timestamps for 139. The Princes in the Tower Part 2 on The Rest Is History.
139. The Princes in the Tower Part 2 includes mentions of Brothers York by Tom Penn, The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tay, and Richard III by Paul Murray Kendall, with indexed source context and timestamps where available.
Indexed context: The host mentions 'Brothers York' to highlight its insights into the historical context surrounding Richard and Buckingham's political maneuvers. The…
Indexed context: The host mentions 'The Daughter of Time' to highlight its significance in reshaping perceptions of Richard III and the historical mystery surrounding…
Indexed context: The host mentions 'Richard III' in the context of discussing Josephine Tay's novel 'The Daughter of Time,' which is pivotal in shaping the modern per…
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Summary, books mentioned, source context, and timestamps for 139. The Princes in the Tower Part 2 on The Rest Is History.
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- The conversation centers on Josephine Tay's novel.
- A second recurring theme is Richard and Buckingham's actions.
- Referenced books include Brothers York by Tom Penn and The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tay.
- Related interests include History enthusiasts and those interested in the Wars of the Roses and History enthusiasts and mystery readers.
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Tom Penn's book, Brothers York, describes the Wake family and their historical significance in Northamptonshire.
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It's often described as one of the greatest whodunits ever written. It's the book that effectively kick-started the kind of Ricardian romance with Richard III.
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The excerpt refers to a biography of Richard the Third by Paul Murray Kendall, which discusses the theory that Buckingham was responsible for the murder.
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The host mentions 'Brothers York' to highlight its insights into the historical context surrounding Richard and Buckingham's political maneuvers. T…

The host mentions 'The Daughter of Time' to highlight its significance in reshaping perceptions of Richard III and the historical mystery surroundi…

The host mentions 'Richard III' in the context of discussing Josephine Tay's novel 'The Daughter of Time,' which is pivotal in shaping the modern p…
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Richard III
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Mentioned in relation to the Ian McKellen film where Richard is played by Tim McEnany.
Blackadder
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Referenced in the context of discussing historical figures and events.